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Health briefs, Aug. 6, 2013

Mesa County Department of Human Services will award Caregiver of the Year to a “direct caregiver” who provides outstanding care to an adult with disabilities or an elderly individual.

Family members, friends, neighbors and professional caregivers are eligible.

The person selected will be honored with a gift and a certificate of appreciation at a ceremony during the annual Caregivers Toolbox Conference on Aug. 21.

Nominations are due on or before Aug. 14 to Dave Norman, Mesa County Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 20000, Grand Junction 81504. For forms and information, call 970- 248-2717.

Two Rivers Center to have meditation

Two Rivers Center for Spiritual Living will sponsor an evening of oneness meditation from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 15 at 251 Colorado Ave. On Aug. 16-17, Oneness Deeksha training will be offered. Call 970-433-7799 for more information.

An expert from DentoCranial Therapeutics is slated to discuss oral appliances as an alternative to surgery. Call 970-257-1565 for information.

Good Samaritan Clinic needs new home

Good Samaritan Clinic, a free monthly clinic that offers a variety of medical services at no charge, is looking for a new home, clinic Director Allison Blevins said.

The clinic must move from its current location at 536 Ouray St. To continue its work, the clinic will need a central, downtown location with storage, four exam rooms, one or more offices, multiple bathrooms, a kitchen, reception area and waiting room, Blevins said.

A six-week class starting Sept. 9 will teach skills needed to become a certified nurse’s aide. Tuition reimbursement for the $945 class may be available to qualified people who contact the Mesa County Workforce Center, 2897 North Ave., 970-434-5474.